86 · SPEC Kit 294
University of Chicago
Emerging Technologies and Standards: 10%
.notdef.g0001 Identifies and tests new imaging and other software and analyzes their
applicability for the Library’s digitization activities, especially in the areas of
image capture, text conversion and batch processing
.notdef.g0001 Identifies, tests and recommends new hardware and software solutions to
manage files and actions on files does this within the Library’s operating
systems guidelines
.notdef.g0001 Keeps abreast of digital initiatives, emerging standards, projects and activities on
national and international levels especially as they relate to the digital conversion
of materials from the Library’s collection
Qualifications:
.notdef.g0001 Bachelor of Arts Degree
.notdef.g0001 Background in photography, digital imaging technologies, or equivalent
.notdef.g0001 Expertise with color calibration and color management systems
.notdef.g0001 Demonstrated expertise in the creation and management of digital information
including image capture, quality control, scanning hardware and software, digital
file formats, and compression schemes
.notdef.g0001 Experience in writing, documenting and maintaining scripts and image-
processing utilities using tools and libraries such as c42pdf, libTIFF, tiffinfo,
tiffdump, and ImageMagick, utilities such as sed and grep, in appropriate
programming or scripting languages, e.g., C, C++, Java, Per, Tcl, awk
.notdef.g0001 Thorough knowledge of digital image formats, especially TIFF
.notdef.g0001 Strong organizational skills, including the ability to establish priorities and achieve
goals
.notdef.g0001 Ability to plan and direct workflow in a production setting
.notdef.g0001 Demonstrated experience managing a process from design to completion
.notdef.g0001 Ability to initiate and adapt to change, analyze and solve problems, and be
flexible
.notdef.g0001 Excellent written and oral communication skills
.notdef.g0001 Demonstrated skill working independently and accurately
.notdef.g0001 Sensitivity to the handling issues of a wide variety of library materials
.notdef.g0001 Demonstrated competence in microcomputer skills including Windows NT/XP
and Mac OS X, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and other digital imaging
software, including those that operate in a command line environment
Preferred:
.notdef.g0001 Experience in library, museum or commercial imaging environment
.notdef.g0001 Demonstrated supervisory experience
(Oct. 3, 2005fnl)
University of Chicago
Emerging Technologies and Standards: 10%
.notdef.g0001 Identifies and tests new imaging and other software and analyzes their
applicability for the Library’s digitization activities, especially in the areas of
image capture, text conversion and batch processing
.notdef.g0001 Identifies, tests and recommends new hardware and software solutions to
manage files and actions on files does this within the Library’s operating
systems guidelines
.notdef.g0001 Keeps abreast of digital initiatives, emerging standards, projects and activities on
national and international levels especially as they relate to the digital conversion
of materials from the Library’s collection
Qualifications:
.notdef.g0001 Bachelor of Arts Degree
.notdef.g0001 Background in photography, digital imaging technologies, or equivalent
.notdef.g0001 Expertise with color calibration and color management systems
.notdef.g0001 Demonstrated expertise in the creation and management of digital information
including image capture, quality control, scanning hardware and software, digital
file formats, and compression schemes
.notdef.g0001 Experience in writing, documenting and maintaining scripts and image-
processing utilities using tools and libraries such as c42pdf, libTIFF, tiffinfo,
tiffdump, and ImageMagick, utilities such as sed and grep, in appropriate
programming or scripting languages, e.g., C, C++, Java, Per, Tcl, awk
.notdef.g0001 Thorough knowledge of digital image formats, especially TIFF
.notdef.g0001 Strong organizational skills, including the ability to establish priorities and achieve
goals
.notdef.g0001 Ability to plan and direct workflow in a production setting
.notdef.g0001 Demonstrated experience managing a process from design to completion
.notdef.g0001 Ability to initiate and adapt to change, analyze and solve problems, and be
flexible
.notdef.g0001 Excellent written and oral communication skills
.notdef.g0001 Demonstrated skill working independently and accurately
.notdef.g0001 Sensitivity to the handling issues of a wide variety of library materials
.notdef.g0001 Demonstrated competence in microcomputer skills including Windows NT/XP
and Mac OS X, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and other digital imaging
software, including those that operate in a command line environment
Preferred:
.notdef.g0001 Experience in library, museum or commercial imaging environment
.notdef.g0001 Demonstrated supervisory experience
(Oct. 3, 2005fnl)
